West Miami-Dade

A man was charged with attempted murder in West Miami-Dade after allegedly disabling a lobster diver's oxygen system during an argument over a diving location. The diver was rescued without injury.

A man was caught on camera stealing mail from a West Miami-Dade apartment complex after residents installed surveillance cameras. The thief, who operated for three months, was recorded prying open a mailbox and taking envelopes, prompting the Parkside of Fontainebleau residents to file a police report.

Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Southwest 8th Street and Southwest 157th Avenue in west Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue rescued one trapped individual, and both victims were transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. The road remained closed as of Thursday evening.

A United States Postal Service truck caught fire in West Miami-Dade near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished the flames quickly, and no injuries were reported.

Officials are reducing crews fighting brush fires in West Miami-Dade as the blazes are nearly extinguished after burning for over a week. The wildfires, which burned more than 22,000 acres, are now at least 85% contained, with crews remaining to monitor potential flare-ups.

Three brush fires in West Miami-Dade have burned over 22,000 acres but are beginning to fizzle out. As of Tuesday, one fire is 97% contained, another 85% contained, and the third 15% contained but not a threat to structures.

All lanes on the Florida Turnpike and Krome Avenue have reopened in West Miami-Dade as crews battle three wildfires. Two fires are largely contained at 97% and 75%, while the third, called the 'correction fire,' remains 0% contained. Residents are now permitted to return home, though officials advise checking for road closures.

Storms on June 20 could bring frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds, with flooding risks in Broward County. A heatwave with high temperatures (up to 110° heat index) and wildfires in West Miami-Dade reducing air quality are also reported, prompting health advisories for hydration and limiting outdoor activity.

Two wildfires in West Miami-Dade have burned nearly 18,000 acres and over 1,000 acres respectively, with containment at 97% and 60%. Road closures on the Florida Turnpike have reopened, while Krome Avenue is expected to reopen Saturday evening. Evacuated residents were allowed to return.

Crews in West Miami-Dade continue battling two brush fires for the second day, with over 2,100 acres burned overall. The Quarry fire (1,930 acres, 20% contained) and Well fire (200 acres, 10% contained) prompted an air quality alert in Broward County, as smoke affected nearby areas and triggered health advisories for residents.

A truck knocked down power lines near the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center's new construction site in West Miami-Dade on Monday night, prompting a response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The incident occurred along Northwest 36th Street and 69th Avenue, with 7News reporting on the scene. The number of customers affected by the resulting outage remains unclear.

Fire crews are battling a three-alarm brush fire in West Miami-Dade near Northwest 137th Avenue and 25th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service are working to contain the blaze, which has burned 200 acres with 0% containment. No injuries have been reported.

Three people were detained after Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in West Miami-Dade. A K-9 unit has been deployed to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Hurricane season began in South Florida, with experts urging residents to prepare despite forecasts predicting below-normal storm activity. NOAA anticipates 8-14 storms and 1-6 hurricanes, emphasizing readiness due to uncertainty about storm paths. The 1992 devastation by Hurricane Andrew is cited as a reminder of the importance of preparedness.